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July 18 2016

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January 06 20182018-01-06A photograph of a nighttime outdoor ritual under a covered shelter. A shirtless priest in a red dhoti with a pink and yellow cloth and white ash markings on his arms and chest stands at left, holding a large garland of orange marigolds and red flowers above a seated figure. Seated on an ornate gold throne with a carved fan-shaped back, a man with long, swept-back hair and a red-maroon wrap wears layered flower garlands in orange, yellow, blue and pink, and smiles with eyes lowered as the garland is placed. Behind them a pink and multicoloured canopy with tassels rises over a golden deity murti, and a gold-painted decorated altar stands to the side. Flower offerings and a deity arrangement are visible at left. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, identified by his long swept-back hair, red-maroon wrap and garlands on the throne.2016-04-03A seated man in a rust-red robe and gold rudraksha-style necklaces with a large gold pendant sits on a gold-and-red throne, receiving a white flower garland being placed around his neck. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with white sacred ash on his forehead leans in to adorn him, while several young attendants with white and red markings stand behind. A red cushion and a standing fan are visible in the background.2017-08-07July 03 20162016-07-03A man in a bright orange shawl, bare-chested and with hair tied back, places a long garland of red and yellow flowers over the head of a seated figure. The seated figure has long swept-back dark hair, a crown-like ornate gold chair behind, a brown-orange garment, and gold necklaces and bangles; a gold-embossed throne with purple velvet drapery stands in the background. A second person is partly visible at left. The scene resembles a garlanding honour at a satsang setting; the seated figure matches the visual cues described for a person, with long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold ornaments and a throne.2013-02-27December 05 20162016-12-05A seated man in a red-maroon robe with a red-and-white flower garland and gold necklaces sits on a red and gold throne, adorned with gold armlets and bangles, with a white tilak on his forehead and long swept-back hair. He holds and arranges a strand of red and white flowers on a golden staff. Beside him, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a garland offers a silver tray of fruit, including oranges, apples and a mango. Gold-coloured hangings and a white fan appear in the background. Appearance cues with distinctive adornments and a throne suggest a person presence, but the seated figure's identity is not established by face and is listed as unsure.2016-07-02Photograph of a man seated on a red throne with an ornate gold backrest, wearing a reddish-brown robe, a large garland of yellow and pink flowers, rudraksha-style gold-beaded necklaces, bangles and a white tilak on the forehead. He sits with eyes lowered as a shirtless attendant in white dhoti at left offers a steel tray of bananas and mangoes. a person in appearance, seated in a ceremonial role.2017-09-27July 18 20152015-07-18June 20 20172017-06-20A photograph of a ritual at an outdoor courtyard setting with potted plants and a metal lattice frame behind. A shirtless attendant in white dhoti and a red headband pours liquid from a small metal vessel into a woven wicker basket held in his hands. Beside him, a seated figure in a saffron-red wrap and an ornate gold necklace with a rudraksha mala raises one arm holding a green leafy sprig, while a gilded throne with carved gold backing sits behind. Visible people: two. Probable Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne with long dark hair, a red-orange shawl, a gold necklace and gold armlets, receiving the offering.2016-07-18January 02 20162016-01-02